How Taking Care Of Your Car Can Help You Avoid Car Accidents

By David Halbert

It is imperative that you test the engine of your car before you get in the driving seat, in particular if you are going for a long drive out of town and will be driving faster than average. This is to prevent any trouble that might not take place while driving in a slow speed, but may encounter you in case you drive at a fast speed.

Prior to you getting into the car, make sure you pop the hood and check the fluids. You should also check the amount of gas in the car to make sure you have sufficient for getting to the next gas station. Look at the tyre's to make sure they are correctly pressured, and lastly check the car's internal heating/cooling to make sure the cars fan is working alright.

There are different fluids in the car and they all have unique purposes. A few fluids are lubricants, a few cool the car, and various others clean the car. You need to check the engine oil which you can do by checking the oil dipstick in the engine of your car. Make sure that the oil level is between the two holes at the end of the stick.

Check the battery, and make sure it has enough water by looking at its side. Furthermore, make sure that the water level is between the recommended levels. If it isn't, there is a special fluid that you can add to it by opening the battery caps. You should also check if the brakes are working properly, or else should get them checked by a professional.

You also must check the water in the car. Always keep two standby bottles of water in your car in case the car gets over heated and you are required to open the radiator to add more water. Ahead of leaving, check that there is sufficient water in the radiator. You also want to be sure that there is water in the bottles that supply water to the windshield wipers.

All these fluids play incredibly vital roles in the accurate running of your car, and you have to be sure that these are always at the right levels to stop any car troubles or an accident. Ahead of starting your long drive, you should pump the brakes to check that they are working accurately as a good number of accidents are caused when the brakes either fail or do not work in time.

One more extremely frequent reason for car accidents is a tyre malfunction. Before you drive, ensure that all the tyres are inflated correctly, and that there are no flat tyres. If there is a flat tyre, change it before you depart from home, and furthermore, always ensure you have an extra tyre in the car. The most horrible accidents are caused when the tyre bursts, and the car careens out of control of the driver.

By being sure that all these things are working, and being wary of the running of your car, you can steer clear of car accidents. - 20605

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